Sicily Vacation Rentals

The largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, Sicily is renowned for its natural wonders, historical attractions and gastronomic delights. The vibrant local culture and the UNESCO World Heritage sites draw travelers from all over the world to this gorgeous island.

Sicily is home to the tallest active volcano in continental Europe, Mount Etna. Vacation homes are better than hotel rooms because you can feel right at home in them. Along with offering you much needed privacy, these vacation rentals also offer you modern amenities.

Mouth watering delights to try in Sicily

When you are on a vacation in Sicily, you cannot leave this place without trying the Arancine (Sicilian rice balls). This deep fried delight is basically a risotto shaped in a ball, it can be filled with anything including ham and cheese or ragu. The word ‘arancine’ means ‘little oranges’ when translated from Italian.

Remember the line in the movie The Godfather, “Leave the gun. Take the cannoli”? Have a bite of the Sicilian Cannoli to understand the meaning behind these lines. Cannoli are crispy fried brown shells that are filled with sweet ricotta cheese and chocolate chips. These sweet treats are then garnished with candied fruits.

Sicily’s historical attractions

Visit the Cathedral of Monreale for its stunning mosaics and gorgeous decorations. The mosaics cover almost every surface in this cathedral and depict Biblical themes and texts. Although it was built in the 1100s, this cathedral is very well preserved.

The Palermo Archaeological Museum is considered to be one of the finest in the whole country. Beautiful sculptures from the temples at Selinunte, a massive statue of Zeus that dates back to the 2nd century BC and the Etruscan Mercury Staff are some of the highlights of this museum.

Iconic attractions in Sicily

Valley of the Temples

One of the most popular historical attractions in Sicily is the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento. Dating back to the 500 BC, it houses the most well-preserved Doric temple in the world, the Tempio di Concordia.

Valle dei Templi

Also known as Valle dei Templi, the Valley of the Temples has now been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Zingaro Natural Reserve

The first natural reserve to be set up in Sicily, the Zingaro Natural Reserve gives you the opportunity to experience the true beauty of nature. The Gulf of Castellammare’s unspoilt coastline and the variety of birds and plants found here is what attracts travelers to this Sicilian gem.

Villa Romana del Casale

The Villa Romana del Casale in Enna is one of the best preserved villas from the Roman Empire because it was buried due to a landslide in the 12th Century. All of the 50 rooms excavated feature gorgeous mosaic floors that depict various scenes from mythology.

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